December 2020: Table of Contents
We took a quick poll and all the elves agree: these patterns make the perfect gifts. Whether you’re new to our magazine or have been with us for a while, you’re bound to discover some favorites in this hand-picked list from the editors of I Like Knitting. No matter what your skill level or your budget, we’ve got just the pattern for you. Enjoy exploring this curated visual guide of some of our favorite winter designs. From hats and scarves to mittens, cowls, slippers, socks and more, we’re here to help make this season what it should be: cozy and comforting.
Features
Have fun mixing and matching your favorite colors in this one-of-a-kind pattern. Knit in the round and starting with 1x1 ribbing, you’ll work the fair isle pattern and finish it off with another 1 x 1 rib edge. The wrong side is conveniently hidden inside the scarf, so there’s no need to worry — no matter how you style it, the scarf will always look its best! Read More
Stripe a pose in this dream of a sweater: relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, split hem, crew neck and, of course, stripes! Go bold with neon pink for a summer sweater everyone will remember. Read More
Do your best fox trot as you slip and slide along your hardwood floors in these cozy fox socks. Knit in a DK weight yarn, they are a quick and extra-cute project. Read More
Cassidy is a gingham patterned cowl that is great for both beginner and advanced colorwork knitters. Worked in the round and following charts, this cowl works up in no time at all. Read More
This cowl is a bigger, cozier version of the original Fiercely Autumn Cowl published in the August 2017 issue. The tweedy aspect of the Arranmore yarn gives a slightly rustic and fashionable look to this intemporal stitch pattern made of ribbing and cables for a cowl that you will want to wear all autumn long. Read More
Patterns
GIFTS BY SKILL LEVEL
Easy Gifts
- Forever Diamonds Cowl
- Cappuccino Cozies
- Brisk Blue Hat
- Richmond Graphic Blanket
- Carmine Rose Boot Toppers
Intermediate Gifts
- Cranberry Harvest Sweater
- Audrey Hat
- Buffalo Plaid Headband & Mitts Set
- Chamomile Pullover
BUDGET FRIENDLY GIFTS
Gifts under $15
- Breakwater Scarf
- Piper Gull Stitch Cabled Cowl
- Fiercely Autumn Cowl
- Paws-itively Cute Hat
- Sleigh Ride Mittens
- Queen of the Ice Mittens Knitting Pattern
Gifts under $50
- Snowflake Infinity Scarf
- Winter Ridge Infinity Scarf
- Mid Lake Boot Cuffs
- Daylight Set
- Blaire Reversible Cable Scarf
GIFTS FROM HEAD TO TOE
Hats We Love
- Billie Chenille Hat
- Grayson Mistake Rib Beginner Hat
- Cate Cable Hat + Swatch
- Nutmeg Latte Knit Hat Pattern
- Hilltop Hat
- Frosty Cables Hat
Hand-Picked Cowls
- Burst Your Bobble Cowl
- Auden Chunky Infinity Scarf
- Northwoods Twisted Cowl
- Madison Bluewash Cowl
- Raelyn Beginner Broken Rib Cowl
Fave Accessories
- Hazel Cabled Headband Ear Warmer
- Cloud Nine Cashmere Blend Headband
- Sasha Scrunchie
Mittens We Love
- Mika Honeycomb Chenille Mitts
- Hive Five Mittens
- Flower Day Mittens
- Freya Fingerless Mitts
- Georgine Ruffle Gloves
- Breckenridge Mittens
- Naomi Mittens
- Kiona Mittens
Socks We Love
- Soft Weekend Cashmere Blend Socks
- Cambrie Cable Slippers
- Fluffy Lodge Socks
ONE SKEIN GIFTING
- Crisial Cowl
- Misty Horizon Hat
- Jayden Pearl Brioche Hat
- Glimmer Beanie
- Auberon Cabled Hat
- Henley Pom Hat
- Frozen Cables Hat
- Linden Hat
- Silver Meadow Beanie
- Dashing Through The Snow Socks
- Feather Gray Boot Toppers
- Adirondack Mountain Socks
- Cecily Toe Up Cable Socks
- Changing Leaves Socks
- Step into Love Socks